Google Pixel 8a vs Motorola Edge 2025 256GB
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 8a and the Motorola Edge 2025 256GB, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 8a | Motorola Edge 2025 256GB |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,492 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 68W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 188 g | 181 g |
| Released | May 2024 | May 2025 |
Summary: Google Pixel 8a is ahead on main camera. Motorola Edge 2025 256GB is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Google Pixel 8a | Motorola Edge 2025 256GB |
|---|
| Type | Actua OLED, 120Hz, HDR, 2000 nits (peak) | Color OLED Screen, 1 Billion Colors |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~430 ppi density) | 1220 x 2712 pixels (Super HD 1220p) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
Platform
| Google Pixel 8a | Motorola Edge 2025 256GB |
|---|
| OS | Android 14 (upgradable to Android 17) | Android 15 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 |
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (2.6 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | — |
| Security Chip | Titan M2 | — |
Memory
| Google Pixel 8a | Motorola Edge 2025 256GB |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 | — |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Internal Storage | — | 256 GB |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 8a | Motorola Edge 2025 256GB |
|---|
| Dual | 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama, 8x Super Res Zoom | Quad Pixel Technology, PDAF, OIS |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 2160p (4K) |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide, Sony LYTIA™ 700C, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS) + 50 MP (ultrawide) + 10 MP, f/2 (telephoto) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 8a | Motorola Edge 2025 256GB |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, 96.5˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, fixed focus | 50 MP (Quad Pixel Front Camera) |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | — |
Battery
| Google Pixel 8a | Motorola Edge 2025 256GB |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4492 mAh, non-removable | Non-Removable Li-Po |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD3.0; 7.5W wireless (Qi) | 68W wired, 15W wireless |
| Capacity | — | 5200 mAh |
Body
| Google Pixel 8a | Motorola Edge 2025 256GB |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in) | 161.2 x 73.1 x 8 mm (6.35 x 2.88 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) | 181 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame | Quad-curved design, Corning Gorilla Glass, Military-grade protection |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | — |
| Durability | IP67 dust/water resistant | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68 rated |
Comms
| Google Pixel 8a | Motorola Edge 2025 256GB |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/k/v/r/ax (2.4 GHz | 5 GHz | 6GHz), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.4 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C, USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| Google Pixel 8a | Motorola Edge 2025 256GB |
|---|
| Announced | May 2024 | May 2025 |
| Status | Available. Released May 14, 2024 | Available. Released May 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 8a or Motorola Edge 2025 256GB?
Motorola Edge 2025 256GB — 4,492 mAh for the Google Pixel 8a versus 5,200 mAh for the Motorola Edge 2025 256GB.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 8a or Motorola Edge 2025 256GB?
Motorola Edge 2025 256GB — 188 g for the Google Pixel 8a versus 181 g for the Motorola Edge 2025 256GB.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 8a or Motorola Edge 2025 256GB?
Motorola Edge 2025 256GB — May 2024 for the Google Pixel 8a versus May 2025 for the Motorola Edge 2025 256GB.
Is the Google Pixel 8a or the Motorola Edge 2025 256GB rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 8a 8/10 and the Motorola Edge 2025 256GB 8/10.
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